Student Handbook 2016 – 2017 Academic Planner
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Your College. Your Future. 2016 - 2017 Student Handbook 2016 – 2017 Academic Planner 574 New London Turnpike Norwich, CT 06360 This book belongs to: Name: ______________________________ Address: ______________________________ ______________________________ Phone: ______________________________ Email: ______________________________ Use this handbook to keep track of the following: . College Policies . Assignments, Projects, and Tests . Activities, Appointments, and Important Dates 1 Welcome to Three Rivers Community College! I am delighted to welcome you to Three Rivers, a college that is committed to providing access to higher education, preparing students for jobs and baccalaureate-level coursework, and meeting the training needs of local business and industry. Almost anywhere you go in this community, you’ll find someone who attended or graduated from Three Rivers. The College’s mission is to strengthen the community through education and to provide a foundation for a successful future for our graduates. I hope that over the next several weeks and months, you will spend time thinking about the goals that you would like to achieve by attending Three Rivers. The dedicated faculty and committed staff will help you in every way possible, but you will need to decide what you want to gain from this experience. If you don’t know where or how to begin, we have advisors, counselors, and even courses to help you get started. We care about your success. We are here to assist you in successfully realizing your educational dreams, achieving your career goals, and developing lasting friendships with other students, faculty and staff. This handbook serves as a resource. It contains important information as well as policies that will serve as a guide during your enrollment at Three Rivers. I encourage you to read it so that you become familiar with the contents. Use the planner to help you effectively manage your time. Please take advantage of all the support and services that are available to you. I am delighted that you have decided to enroll or return to Three Rivers Community College. You are joining an engaged community that is designed to foster your intellectual growth, your personal and social development, and provide stimulating learning experiences. I wish you the very best in being a successful student and having a wonderful college experience! Cordially, Mary Ellen Jukoski, Ed.D. President 2 Mission Statement Three Rivers is an accessible, affordable and culturally diverse community college that meets varied educational needs by creating an environment that stimulates learning. To accomplish its mission, Three Rivers Community College: . Offers post-secondary educational opportunities; . Encourages lifelong learning; . Provides a well-rounded and rewarding educational experience with an emphasis on critical thinking, effective communication and the College’s institutional values; . Fosters an appreciation of the natural and social sciences, humanities, technology and the arts; . Helps students achieve their goals; . Serves as a community resource for people and institutions within its service area; . Delivers its services efficiently and measurably; and . Contributes to economic development of this region and the state. About This Handbook This handbook contains general information and statements of policy currently in effect at TRCC. Some policies and procedures may change during the 2016-2017 academic year; students are advised to consult the college’s website for more current information. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information herein, TRCC reserves the right to make changes at any time without prior notice. The College provides this handbook solely for the convenience of the reader, and to the extent permissible by law, expressly disclaims any liability that may otherwise be incurred. This handbook cannot be considered an agreement or contract between individual students and the College administration. 3 Table of Contents TRCC Phone Directory ………………..………………………………………14 Academic Calendar ……………………………………………….……………7 Academic Honors Dean’s List ………………..……………………………………….......22 Honors Program…...…………………………………………………..26 Scholarships and Awards ……………………………………….……30 Academic Advisement Advising and Counseling ...............................................................15 Career Development ….………………………………………………18 Degree Evaluation …..………………………………..….…..…….....22 Disability Services ……..……………………………...………...…….22 Transfer Information .………………….……….……………………...34 Campus Map ………………………………....………………………………….79 College Policies Academic Dishonesty………….………….……………………………41 Academic/Progress Warning …...…………………………………….40 Academic/Progress Probation …................................……………..40 Academic Suspension and Progress Probation ….......…..………..40 Academic Integrity …...…………………………………………...…...40 Affirmative Action Policy/Nondiscrimination Statement . ….…...….43 Aids and Other Communicable Diseases ……........………………..46 Campus Disturbances …………………………………………………47 Cell Phones ………........................................….……………………48 Children/Adolescents on Campus ……………………………………48 Definition of Academic Misconduct …........................……………...41 Drugs and Alcohol in the Community Colleges ……...….................48 Directory Information Opt-Out Procedure ……………………………72 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) .....................72 Gambling ……………..............................................………………...49 Hoverboards, Use of ............................................….......................50 People with Disabilities …………………………………………....…..50 Pets, Service and Support Dogs …...............................……………52 Promoting Academic Integrity at Three Rivers .….……...……….…43 Racism and Acts of Intolerance …….…………..………….………...51 4 Sexual Misconduct Reporting and Processes …………...………….65 Smoking / Use of Tobacco ……………………………………….……53 Student Code of Conduct ....………….……………………………….56 Student Complaint Process …………………………………….……..77 Student Rights ………………………………………….………………53 College Resources Accident Insurance .........................................................................15 Bookstore …………………………………………..……..…..….…….16 Cafeteria Services ………………………………….…..……………...16 Evening Services ……………………………………………………….22 Health and Wellness Center ………............…………………..…..…26 International Programs …………………………………………...……27 Library ……………………..…………………………………………….28 Little Learners Childcare ………………………………………………28 Lost and Found ………..……………………………………………….28 Parking ……………..…………………………..……………………….29 Student IDs …………..……………………..…………….……….……30 Testing Center ……….………………………………….………….…..32 Faculty and Class Information Class Attendance ……………...……………………………………….19 Class Cancellations ………….…..…………………………………….20 Faculty Contact and Office Hours …….………………………………23 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) FERPA Opt-Out Form ….………….…………………………….…….75 FERPA Consent to Disclose Form …………………..……….………76 Release of Student’s Educational Record ……………...........…..…34 Financial Aid Alternative Educational Funding Programs …….……………………25 Alternative Educational Funding Programs (AmeriCorps) …………24 CT Aid for Public College Students and CCGP…………….....…….24 Federal & Community College Work-Study …..……………………..24 Federal Direct Stafford Loan …………………………..……………...24 Federal Pell Grant …………………………..…....……………………23 Private Educational Loans …………………………………………….25 SAP Appeal Policy ……………………………………………………..25 Graduation Application Deadlines …………...………………………………26 5 Registration and Records Change of Name/Address/E-Mail …………………………….………19 Registration Procedures …………………………………………….…36 Transcripts and Educational Records ……………………..…………33 Safety and Security Campus Safety and Security ……………………………..…………..16 Civility and Safety ……………………..……………………...………..19 Emergencies …………………….……………………………………...22 Evacuation and Lockdown Procedures ……...………………………16 Security and Uniform Campus Crime Report …………………..…...31 Weapons on Campus ………………………………………………….35 Student Life Student Government …........................………………………………38 Student Programs ………………………..…………………………….38 Student Organizations …………………………………………………38 Student Support Adult Learners ………..……………………………..….………..........15 Community Resources ………………………………………….……..20 Student Emergency Fund …………………………..…..……………..30 Tutoring and Academic Success Centers …………...………………33 Technology Computer Labs …………………………………..…….………………21 Computer Logon-Net ID ……………………………….……………...21 Computer Usage ……………………………………….………………21 MyCommnet, Blackboard, Digication and Wireless Network……...29 Tuition and Fees Refunds ……….………………………………….……………………..37 Tuition and Fees …………………………………………………...…..37 Veterans Resources …………………………………..………………………..35 Weekly Planner …………………………………………………………..……...81 6 Academic Calendar (Dates subject to change) FALL 2016 Standard 15 Week Session Aug 25 New Student Orientation Registration deadline and last day to drop classes for full Aug 28 tuition refund - online (Aug 26 - in person) Aug 29 Classes begin, Add and Drop Periods Begin Aug 31 Convocation Sep 5 Labor Day - college closed Sep 6 Last day for registered students to add a class Sep 11 Last day to drop classes and partial tuition refund Sep 16 Constitution Day (observed) - classes in session Sep 26 Last day to select audit option Oct 10 Columbus Day – classes in session Oct 14 Professional Day Oct 31 – Nov 1 Advising Day – classes in session Continuing Degree-Seeking Student Registration for Winter ‘16 Nov 1 Intersession and Spring ‘17 Semester Last day to select pass/fail